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Mathematics, science, and technology


Biology

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Transition (genetics) Transition, in genetics and molecular biology, refers to a point mutation that changes a purine nucleotide to another purine ( A ↔ G), or a pyrimidine nucleotide to another pyrimidine ( C ↔ T). Approximately two out of three single nucleot ...
, a point mutation that changes a purine nucleotide to another purine (A ↔ G) or a pyrimidine nucleotide to another pyrimidine (C ↔ T) *
Transitional fossil A transitional fossil is any fossilized remains of a life form that exhibits traits common to both an ancestral group and its derived descendant group. This is especially important where the descendant group is sharply differentiated by gross a ...
, any fossilized remains of a lifeform that exhibits the characteristics of two distinct taxonomic groups * A phase during childbirth contractions during which the cervix completes its dilation


Gender and sex

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Gender transitioning Gender transition is the process of changing one's gender presentation or sex characteristics to accord with one's internal sense of gender identity – the idea of what it means to be a man or a woman,Brown, M. L. & Rounsley, C. A. (1996) ''Tru ...
, the process of changing one's gender presentation to accord with one's internal sense of one's gender – the idea of what it means to be a man or woman *
Sex reassignment therapy Sex reassignment therapy or medical transition is the medical aspect of gender transition, that is, modifying one's sex characteristics to better suit one's gender identity. It can consist of hormone therapy to alter secondary sex characteris ...
, the physical aspect of a gender transition


Physics

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Phase transition In chemistry, thermodynamics, and other related fields, a phase transition (or phase change) is the physical process of transition between one state of a medium and another. Commonly the term is used to refer to changes among the basic states ...
, a transformation of the state of matter; for example, the change between a solid and a liquid, between liquid and gas or between gas and plasma *
Quantum phase transition In physics, a quantum phase transition (QPT) is a phase transition between different quantum phases ( phases of matter at zero temperature). Contrary to classical phase transitions, quantum phase transitions can only be accessed by varying a phy ...
, a phase transformation between different quantum phases *
Quantum Hall transitions Quantum Hall transitions are the quantum phase transitions that occur between different robustly quantized electronic phases of the quantum Hall effect. The robust quantization of these electronic phases is due to strong localization of electron ...
, a quantum phase transition that occurred because of the
Quantum Hall Effect The quantum Hall effect (or integer quantum Hall effect) is a quantized version of the Hall effect which is observed in two-dimensional electron systems subjected to low temperatures and strong magnetic fields, in which the Hall resistance exh ...
* Transition radiation, contrasts to the Cherenkov radiation *
Atomic electron transition Atomic electron transition is a change (or jump) of an electron from one energy level to another within an atom or artificial atom. It appears discontinuous as the electron "jumps" from one quantized energy level to another, typically in a fe ...
, the transition of an electron from one quantum state to another within an atom * Beta decay transition, nuclear beta decay determined by changes in spin * Laminar–turbulent transition, the process of a laminar fluid flow becoming turbulent *
Glass transition The glass–liquid transition, or glass transition, is the gradual and reversible transition in amorphous materials (or in amorphous regions within semicrystalline materials) from a hard and relatively brittle "glassy" state into a viscous or ru ...
, the reversible transition in amorphous materials * Lambda transition, universality class in condensed matter physics


Chemistry

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Transition metal In chemistry, a transition metal (or transition element) is a chemical element in the d-block of the periodic table (groups 3 to 12), though the elements of group 12 (and less often group 3) are sometimes excluded. They are the elements that can ...
, either an element whose atom has an incomplete d sub-shell, or any element in the d-block of the periodic table *
Transition state In chemistry, the transition state of a chemical reaction is a particular configuration along the reaction coordinate. It is defined as the state corresponding to the highest potential energy along this reaction coordinate. It is often marked ...
, of a chemical reaction is a particular configuration along the reaction coordinate * SRM transition, the precursor and product ion pair in
Selected reaction monitoring Selected reaction monitoring (SRM), also called Multiple reaction monitoring, (MRM), is a method used in tandem mass spectrometry in which an ion of a particular mass is selected in the first stage of a tandem mass spectrometer and an ion product ...
(SRM) in analytical chemistry


Computing

* A movement between states of an abstract computer, described by a transition system * A phase of the project lifecycle in the Rational Unified Process * A paradigm describing changes of communication mechanisms, see
Transition (computer science) Transition refers to a computer science paradigm in the context of communication systems which describes the change of communication mechanisms, i.e., functions of a communication system, in particular, service and protocol components. In a transit ...


Other uses in technology

* Transitions, a brand of photochromic eyeglass lens and sponsor of the PGA Tour Transitions Championship *
Transition (roadable aircraft) The Terrafugia Transition is a light sport, roadable airplane under development by Terrafugia since 2006. The Rotax 912ULS piston engine powered, carbon-fiber vehicle is planned to have a flight range of using either automotive premium gra ...
, a flying car (or drivable airplane) made by Terrafugia * "Shifting gears" on a railroad locomotive; see Diesel locomotive#Propulsion system operation


Government and politics

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transition management (governance) Transition management is a governance approach that aims to facilitate and accelerate sustainability transitions through a participatory process of visioning, learning and experimenting. In its application, transition management seeks to bring to ...
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social change Social change is the alteration of the social order of a society which may include changes in social institutions, social behaviours or social relations. Definition Social change may not refer to the notion of social progress or soci ...
, often synonymous with social transition


Arts and entertainment


Literature

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Transition (fiction) Transitions in fiction are words, phrases, sentences, paragraphs, or punctuation that may be used to signal various changes in a story, including changes in time, location, point-of-view character, mood, tone, emotion, and pace. Transitions are s ...
, a narrative element or general aspects of writing style that signal changes in a story *
Transition (linguistics) A transition or linking word is a word or phrase that shows the relationship between paragraphs or sections of a text or speech. Transitions provide greater cohesion by making it more explicit or signaling how ideas relate to one another. Transiti ...
, a certain word, expression, or other device that gives text or speech greater cohesion by making it more explicit


Works

* ''Transition'' (literary journal), an experimental literary journal that featured surrealist, expressionist, and Dada art and artists * ''Transition'' (novel), a novel by Iain Banks * ''Transitions'' (novel series), a novel series by R A Salvatore * ''
Transition Magazine ''Transition Magazine'' was established in 1961 by Rajat Neogy as ''Transition Magazine: An International Review''. It was published from 1961 to 1976 in various countries on the African continent, and since 1991 in the United States. In recent y ...
'', a political and literary journal published from 1961 to 1976 on the African continent, and revived in 1991 in the United States * Transitions Online, Czech publisher of the ''Transitions'' news journal *''Transition'', a novel by
Vonda N. McIntyre Vonda Neel McIntyre () was an American science fiction writer and biologist. Early life and education Vonda N. McIntyre was born in Louisville, Kentucky, the daughter of H. Neel and Vonda B. Keith McIntyre, who were born in Poland, Ohio. She s ...
1990 * The Transition Weapons of Choice, the failed military experiment in John Birmingham's trilogy ''Axis of Time''


Film, radio, and television

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Film transition A film transition is a technique used in the post-production process of film editing and video editing by which scenes or shots are combined. Most commonly this is through a normal cut to the next shot. Most films will also include selective ...
, a method of juxtaposing two scenes, including: **
Wipe (transition) 300px, Examples of various wipe transitions In filmmaking, a wipe is a type of film transition where one shot replaces another by travelling from one side of the frame to another or with a special shape. If the wipe proceeds from two opposite ...
, a type of film transition where one shot replaces another by travelling from one side of the frame to another or with a special shape **
Dissolve (filmmaking) In the post-production process of film editing and video editing, a dissolve (sometimes called a lap dissolve) is a type of film transition in which one sequence fades over another. The terms fade-out (also called fade to black) and fade ...
, a gradual transition from one image to another * ''Transitions'' (film), the world's first IMAX film in 3D *
Transitions (radio show) Thomas John Digweed (born 1 January 1967) is a British DJ and record producer. '' DJ Magazine'' voted him World No 1 DJ in 2001. As well as achieving success as a solo act, he has collaborated with Sasha as Sasha & John Digweed, and with Nick ...
, a weekly two-hour radio show on Kiss 100 in the UK * "Transitioning" (''Glee''), an episode of US television series ''Glee'' * "Transitions" (''Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'' episode), an episode of US television series ''Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'' * "Transition" (''The West Wing''), an episode of US television series ''The West Wing'' * "Transitions" (''The Wire''), an episode of US television series ''The Wire'' * "Transitions", an episode of US television series ''Without a Trace''


Music

* Transition (music), the middle passage of a piece of music *
Transition (band) Transition () is an England, English rock music, rock indie band from Bristol. They lend their style to the influence of U2, Radiohead and Jeff Buckley, and were voted amongst the Top Ten Bands in the United Kingdom, UK on Channel 4's ''Slash Mu ...
, English indie rock band *
The Transitions The Transitions were an R&B group formed in the early 2000s in the United States. They were signed to the record label Universal Music Group. The group was hand-picked by veteran R&B artist Michael Bivins. Each member of the trio came to Bivins i ...
, American R&B group


Albums

* ''Transition'' (John Coltrane album), 1970 * ''Transition'' (The First Edition album), 1971 * ''Transition'' (Buddy Rich Lionel Hampton album), 1974 * ''Transition'' (John Miles album), 1985 * ''Transition'' (Fly to the Sky album), 2006 * ''Transition'' (Ryan Leslie album), 2009 * ''Transition'' (Chipmunk album), 2011 * ''Transition'' (Steve Lukather album), 2013 * ''Transition'' (Nathan Stickman album), Nathan Stickman, 2016 * ''Transitions'' (John Digweed album), 2006 * ''Transitions'' (Aghora album), 2006 * ''Transitions'' (Westbound Train album), 2006 * ''Transitions'' (EP), 2010 by Canadian post-hardcore band Silverstein


Songs

* "Transition", by Pestilence from ''
Obsideo ''Obsideo'' is the seventh studio album by Dutch death metal band Pestilence. It was released on October 21, 2013 via Candlelight Records Candlelight Records is a British record label based in England and founded by former Extreme Noise T ...
'', 2013 * "Transition", by Theatre Of Tragedy from '' Forever Is the World'', 2009 * "The Transition", by Hawthorne Heights from ''
The Silence in Black and White ''The Silence in Black and White'' is the debut studio album by the American rock band Hawthorne Heights, and their first release after changing their name from A Day in the Life. Background and recording Writing for the album commenced shortly ...
'', 2004 * "Transitions", by Beastie Boys from '' Ill Communication'', 1994 * "Transitions", by Zao from '' The Crimson Corridor'', 2021


Other arts

* Transitional Style, of furniture and interior design


Politics

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Peaceful transition of power A peaceful transition or transfer of power is a concept important to democratic governments in which the leadership of a government peacefully hands over control of government to a newly-elected leadership. This may be after elections or during t ...
a norm or practice in democratic governments, of transitions of power between different political parties. *
United States presidential transition In the United States, a presidential transition is the process during which the president-elect of the United States prepares to take over the administration of the federal government of the United States from the incumbent president. Though p ...
, the transfer of federal executive branch power from the incumbent President of the United States to the president-elect.


Sport

* Transition (grappling), in grappling is a move from one grappling hold or grappling position to another *
Transitions Championship The Valspar Championship is a professional golf tournament on the PGA Tour, played annually on the Copperhead Course at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club in Palm Harbor, northwest of Tampa, Florida. History The tournament was founded in 2000 as th ...
, a men's professional golf tournament on the PGA Tour


Other uses

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Transition Glacier Transition Glacier () is a glacier extending along the east coast of Alexander Island, 8 nautical miles (15 km) long and 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) wide, which flows east into the George VI Ice Shelf that occupies George VI Sound along t ...
, a glacier on the east coast of Alexander Island * Care transition, wherein a patient changes health care provider


See also

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Change (philosophy) Impermanence, also known as the philosophical problem of change, is a philosophical concept addressed in a variety of religions and philosophies. In Eastern philosophy it is notable for its role in the Buddhist three marks of existence. It i ...
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The Transition (disambiguation) The Transition may refer to: * ''The Transition'' (album), studio album by Muslim Belal * ''The Transition'' (EP), EP by Say No More *'' The Transition EP'', EP by Philmont *"The Transition" (song), song by Hawthorne Heights from their album '' The ...
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Transition function (disambiguation) In mathematics, a transition function may refer to: * a transition map between two charts of an atlas of a manifold or other topological space * the function that defines the transitions of a state transition system in computing, which may refer mo ...
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Fade (disambiguation) Fade or Fading may refer to: Science and technology * Fading, a loss of signal strength at a radio receiver * Color fade, the alteration of color by light * Fade (audio engineering), a gradual change in sound volume * Brake fade, in vehicle braki ...
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Gradient (disambiguation) Gradient in vector calculus is a vector field representing the maximum rate of increase of a scalar field or a multivariate function and the direction of this maximal rate. Gradient may also refer to: *Gradient sro, a Czech aircraft manufacturer ...
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